Biodiversity is the variety of all life forms on earth – the different plants, animals and micro-organisms and the ecosystems of which they are a part. It is a vital life support system that generates clean air and water, is a source of food, pollinates crops and delivers spiritual and recreational benefits for the community.
The Northern Agricultural Region (NAR) contains three of Australia’s 15 biodiversity hotspots, and is part of the internationally recognised Southwest Australia Biodiversity Hotspot. It is Australia’s only internationally recognised hotspot, recognised worldwide for its wealth of natural diversity, particularly in plants, and therefore conservation of this globally significant area is crucial.
The NAR is home to approximately 7,623 native plant and animal (including mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and micro-organism) and approximately 6% (487 taxa) are endemic to the region.
Within the NAR high levels of biodiversity contribute to the long-term health of the agricultural sector through provision of essential ecosystems services. It is also valuable for health and wellbeing and contributes to tourism and the beauty of the NAR. Losing biodiversity threatens the health of the environment, economic productivity for farmers and local communities.
The NACC Biodiversity team is working with local communities, Aboriginal groups and government to protect and restore the NAR’s unique flora and fauna and manage ongoing threats. By partnering with landholders, local community, Aboriginal groups and local government, NACC is seeking to protect and restore the region’s unique natural qualities and values in order to preserve them for future generations.
Working together we can ensure our natural ecosystems, habitats and landscapes are valued and resilient.
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After five years spent battling Pyp grass in coastal dunes in Jurien Bay and Cervantes, the successful weed control project has finally come to an end.
Here at NACC we are fortunate to meet some truly aspiring people and the guest speakers at last week’s Birds of Prey event proved to be no exception! The workshop was held at Batavia Coast Maritime Institute and featured presentations…
Like many natural places around Australia, Green Head’s ‘Three Bays Walkway’ has its own very distinctive features.
The Sandplain Duck Orchid (Paracaleana dixonii) is listed as Endangered under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and Vulnerable under the WA Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016.
The annual Mingenew Irwin Group community fox shoot was held on Friday the 23rd March. Participation numbers were high with 14 teams registered for the event and 46 people all up.
Native vegetation will have the chance to thrive at Saddleworth Farm, a cattle and cropping property in Allanooka, after the owners recently completed a protective fencing project with the help of NACC’s Habitat Fencing Incentive.
Mt Gibson Sanctuary Open Day
2018 National Malleefowl Forum
